Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Investigation underway in Tazewell County fatal crash
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By WMBD-TVTAZEWELL COUNTY – A man from Tremont is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle.Tazewell Coun...
Jul 31, 2023
Bloomington police searching for liquor thief
Bloomington police also stated that they believe the suspect may have an association with the Peoria area. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington police are in need of the publ...
Jul 31, 2023
Illinois State University steadily increasing enrollment
During his remarks at the Board of Trustees meeting, interim president Dr. Aondover Tarhule said nearly 39% of the incoming class comes from a racially diverse group. (Facebook/Illinois State Universi...
Jul 31, 2023
McLean County Health Department asking parents with children to take survey
The survey is about five minutes long and is available in English and Spanish. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON - The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) sent out a press release notifying th...
Jul 27, 2023
State Senator Tom Bennett retiring in 2025
State Senator Tom Bennett (left) visited the afternoon show on WJBC. (Photo courtesy: Tom Bennett) By Blake Haas GIBSON CITY – After serving the Illinois state legislator for many years, Illinoi...
Jul 26, 2023
Illinois State University police to partner with mental health professionals
This comes after Campus Police Chief Aaron Woodruff said that his department has received more mental health-related calls in recent years.(WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Mental health profe...
Jul 26, 2023 Illinois State University. (Photo courtesy: WJBC)
New housing units approved by Bloomington city council
Bloomington City Council member Donna Boelen. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – In Monday night's city council meeting, the proposed addition of around 800 residential units was approved....
Jul 26, 2023
Heartland Community College to hold classes at Mid Central Community Action
The new facility is planned to hold classes starting this coming school year. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Heartland Community College is partnering with Mid Central Community...
Jul 26, 2023
Illinois crops ahead of averages per USDA crop report
Precipitation averaged 0.71 inches, 0.27 inches below normal. (Cropshot/Flickr)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 23, 2023. Statewide, t...
Jul 25, 2023
Normal Police looking to locate a man called the ‘Lego Bandit.’
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact NPD. (WJBC File Photo)By Blake Haas NORMAL – Authorities in Normal need the public’s help identifying a man they are dubbing the ‘Leg...
Jul 25, 2023
